Union Square Hospitality Group is a restaurant and hospitality company that operates several restaurants in New York City, including Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, and Blue Smoke. The company was founded in 1985 by Danny Meyer and is headquartered in New York, New York. Union Square Hospitality Group also operates a catering and events business, as well as a consulting business that advises other restaurants and hospitality companies. The company is known for its focus on hospitality and customer service.